Johnson’s holdout reaches 11 days

Tuesday is a key date in the NFL for contract holdouts, but it won’t speed up running back Chris Johnson’s return to the Titans. He remains in Orlando working out, and indications are he still has no plans to report to training camp any time soon.

His holdout reached 11 days on Monday.

“Being he is our best player and we are getting close to the season, you try not to think about it,” safety Chris Hope said. “He is an important piece to our locomotive. But I support him and understand his point. No one blames him.”

Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson on Monday reported to his team a day before Tuesday’s deadline for earning a fourth year of service toward free agency. That date doesn’t mean anything to Johnson since he still has two years left on his contract. So he has no incentive to get a fourth year of service for free agency since his contract would still have a year remaining.

The Titans said they wouldn’t negotiate with Johnson until he reports to training camp. So far, the Titans haven’t made an offer.

“I have not talked to him since the day before he held out,” Coach Mike Munchak said. “I let (General Manager) Mike Reinfeldt handle that through talking with his agent. I’m not sure who he is talking with, but at this point it’s all business right now with him. I’m just kind of staying out of that one.”

Fullback Ahmard Hall said he’s stayed in contact with Johnson. Running back Javon Ringer has also helped Johnson stay up to speed with the playbook.

“When he’s not there the first game I’ll be nervous and start worrying,” Hall said. “But until then I’ll let Mr. Reinfeldt and C.J. deal with that.”